OAGAT: is a group of parents and teachers of gifted children in Otago who meet bimonthly to listen to speakers, share ideas and information and discuss issues regarding gifted children and gifted education. Annual membership costs $25 per family or school. Benefits of membership include a parents' library, newsletters and meetings, plus a great opportunity to talk to people about any issues. Contact: Carolyn Stein, Secretary, rvennell@xtra.co.nz

Nurturing Our Gifted Children - Workshops for Parents of Gifted Children

Dunedin, Saturday July 26th 2008

Hosted by: Otago Association for the Gifted And Talented and University of Otago NZ Marine Studies Centre
(For information about the NZ Marine Studies Centre, click on logo above)

Initiatives and Opportunities in Gifted and Talented Education- Dr Tracy Riley Presentation (pdf)

What Parents Need to Know about Identification of Gifted & Talented Students- Dr Tracy Riley Presentation (pdf)

Nurturing Mathematical Abilities- Brenda Bicknell Presentation (pdf)

Nurturing Scientific Abilities- Bill MacIntyre Presentation (pdf)

Out of School Opportunities for Gifted and Talented Children- Dr Tracy Riley Presentation (pdf)

Out of School Opportunities for Gifted and Talented Children- Dr Tracy Riley Handout (pdf)

NZ Resources in Gifted and Talented Education- Dr Tracy Riley Handout (pdf)

Helpful Questions to Support Scientific Investigations- Bill MacIntyre Handout (pdf)

What is not fair with investigations?- Watson, Goldsworthy and Wood-Robinson, School Science Review, March 1999 Handout (pdf)

D-Scene newspaper article Link